Libero Tracking Clinic

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Officials and Work Team Common Placement R1 – 1st Referee R2 – 2nd Referee S – Scorekeeper LT – Libero Tracker SO – Scoreboard Operator L1/L2 - Linesperson L2 R2 Team Bench S LT SO Team Bench

Materials Needed to Libero Track Libero tracking sheet Pen or Pencil

Instructions for the WIAA Score Sheet PRE-MATCH The Libero tracker shall be seated at the officials’ table next to the scorer. Write the team names on the side they are on when you are facing the court during their warm-ups. Enter in the “SP” column the starting players for each team. This should be an exact match of the lineup entry on the score sheet. Enter the Libero # at the top if one is being used for that set. DURING THE SET Review lineups submitted to ensure that a captain is indicated, no duplicate or illegal numbers are entered, and the Libero’s number is noted. If no Libero is indicated, notify the second referee and as a courtesy the R2 will verify that no Libero will be utilized in the current set. Record the team information and the positions of the players on the court according to the serving order on the lineup sheet. Record all Libero replacements accurately, so the Libero tracking sheet reflects players actually on the court at all times. Notify the second referee during the first dead ball when there is a discrepancy with a replacement. Notify the referees if the Libero does not remain out of the set for one rally between replacements. (Exception: Libero is replacing RB for the next serve) Notify the scorer to sound a signal at the time a ball is contacted for the serve when there is an illegal replacement. Communicate and coordinate with the scorer to ensure accuracy of both the score sheet and the Libero tracking sheet.

Instructions for the WIAA Score Sheet TRACKING SHEET INSTRUCTIONS Next to Libero #: place the # of the Libero being used for that set. If no Libero is being used, no tracking for that team is necessary. Enter in the “SP” column the starting players for each team. This should be an exact match of the lineup entry on the score sheet in serve order. When a Libero enters the set as a replacement, cross off the number of the player the Libero is replacing and pla place “L” on the line next to the number. Only the player that the L has replaced may, in turn, replace the L.  The # of the player before the L on the tracking sheet must be the same after the L.  "A Libero sandwich" (15 L 15). When the Libero is replaced (again by the same player) the L is crossed out & the # of the player is recorded on a t the line. The Libero tracker also records all substitutions. When a player (not a Libero) is substituted out of the set, his or ff f her number is crossed off and the player’s number entering the set is written on the line. There are unlimited Libero replacements but only 18 substitutions per set. A different Libero can be designated for each set, but the designation must be made on the lineup sheet when it is submitted before the respective set.

Libero Tracking Situation The following is a Libero Tracking Situation. As you follow along with this situation you will see the placement on the Libero Tracking sheet. We recommend you use pencil during this session. After each situation click the mouse to see the results, then click again to move forward.

You arrive at Ferris HS for the match as the Libero Tracker You arrive at Ferris HS for the match as the Libero Tracker. As you approach the table you see that you have all the appropriate materials to do your job. Libero Tracking Sheet and a writing utensil. Ferris is on your right side and Shadle Park is on your left side warming up as you are seated at the table Your officials for the match are: R1 – Romin Referee R2 – Sunny Day Libero Tracker– You You begin to fill out the Libero Tracking Sheet for Set 1.

You arrive at the table to find Shadle Park warming up on your left and Ferris warming up on your right. Shadle Park Ferris

The second referee (not the coach) brings the score keeper the Ferris lineup sheet for the first set. R2 approves the lineup sheet and gives it to the Score Keeper who enters the info then gives it to you, the Libero Tracker A Libero number has been indicated if they are using one for that set. (If the coach does not indicate the Libero number on the Line up sheet, you need to ensure the team is not using one. If the Libero is not indicated on the lineup and she comes onto the court it is a fault.) You now enter the information onto the Libero Tracking sheet for Ferris.

Coach Bob 9/11/09 Ferris Ferris HS 1 1 Rebecca Quinn 3 3 Alicia Brown x 19 1 3 1 1 Rebecca Quinn 5 c 7 3 3 Alicia Brown 9 11 5 5 Patty Rolf 7 7 Ginger Rogers 9 9 Georgia Smith 11 11 Roberta Bell 13 13 Gina Robeson 15 15 Betty Watkins 17 17 Kris Weather 19 19 Megan Moon Coach Bob Coach Pete Coach Bob

Enter Ferris Line up as follows: I – 1 II – 3 III – 5 IV – 7 c V – 9 Enter the Libero # at the top where indicated. Ferris is using Libero # 19 for this first set. Shadle Park Ferris 19 1 3 5 7 c 9 11 Enter Ferris Line up as follows: I – 1 II – 3 III – 5 IV – 7 c V – 9 VI – 11

The second referee (not the coach) brings the score keeper the Shadle Park lineup sheet for the first set. R2 approves the lineup sheet and after entering gives it to you the Libero Tracker. A Libero number has been indicated if they are using one for that set. (If the coach does not indicate the Libero number on the Line up sheet, you need to ensure the team is not using one. If the Libero is not indicated on the lineup and she comes onto the court it is a fault.) You now enter the information onto the Libero Tracking sheet for Shadle Park.

Coach Sue 9/11/09 Shadle Park Ferris HS 2 2 Alicia Quinn x 20 2 4 2 2 Alicia Quinn 6 c 8 4 4 Rebecca Twin 10 12 6 6 Sally Green 8 8 Suzy Thompson 10 10 Mindy May 12 12 Yolanda Rodriguez 14 14 Patty Paige 15 15 Roberta Walker 18 18 Christina Pale 20 20 Tina Hanson Coach Sue Coach Mary Coach Sue

Enter Shadle Park Line up as follows: I – 2 II – 4 III – 6 C IV – 8 Enter the Libero # at the top where indicated. Shadle Park is using Libero # 20 for this first set. Shadle Park 20 Ferris 19 2 1 4 3 6 C 5 8 7 C 10 9 12 11 Enter Shadle Park Line up as follows: I – 2 II – 4 III – 6 C IV – 8 V – 10 VI – 12

Good Libero Trackers will fill out 2 additional sets in preparation for the second and third sets. This means writing the team names in switching sides for each additional set. Be careful not to put a lineup in though. Even if they have pre done their lineups for set 2 and 3, the coach has the opportunity to change players before having to hand it in prior to the start of each set. The match is about to begin! As the R2 is checking the placement of each team on the court you should also be checking against your Libero Tracking Sheet and looking for a Libero replacement even before the first serve! You must stay focused at all times because there could be a Libero replacement on both sides at the same time.

Shadle’s Libero is replaced by #4 then Ferris takes a time out. Ferris #1 serves out and Shadle park rotates to serve. Shadle Park Libero is replaced by #8 After checking the lineups for Shadle Park you notice that the Libero replaces # 8 Shadle Park #14 serves long. Ferris #13 subs for #3 After the time out Shadle’s Libero appears on the court and #8 is on the bench. Before the time out the Libero came out and was replaced by #4. Since there was no rally between these actions this is an illegal replacement. You notify the scorer who then notifies the R2. Ferris #5 serves and scores a point. Shadle’s Libero replaces #14. Shadle Park 20 Ferris 19 2 14 L 14 L 1 4 L 4 3 13 L 6 C 5 8 L 8 7 C 10 9 12 11 L 11 Shadle’s Libero serves long. Ferris rotates and # 5 makes contact with the serve. You notice that the Libero is still in the game and her correct position would be front row which is an illegal alignment penalty. You tell the score keeper and he/she notifies the R2 who corrects the situation. The Libero is replaced by #11. Shadle gets a loss of rally. Ferris Libero replaces #13 Ferris #13 serves out. Shadle’s Libero moves back to serve and you witness # 4 leaving the court and #14 coming back on the court. This is legal and you record the information. You also draw a Triangle over position II. As the R2 is checking the lineups for Ferris you notice that the Libero replaces #11 Ferris serves and scores a point. Shadle Park Libero replaces #14. Shadle Park then subs #14 for #2.

The best way to learn how to Libero track is to do it at a match The best way to learn how to Libero track is to do it at a match! Especially during a JV or Freshman match you can sit near the score table and using a clip board there is plenty of time to hone your skills. Since you are the official Libero tracker do not let the officials go faster than you can record. Be sure especially if you have multiple subs and Libero replacements on each side to tell the score keeper to wait until you are ready to continue. Many people have missed Libero exchanges or subs because they were not ready and didn’t have a chance to make sure it was correct before the service happened. Its ok to be a little slow at first. The more you Libero Track the faster you will become. Please note that you should not talk while the game is being played. You need to concentrate. This also means no phones or music devices at the table either. Thank you for taking this training. You Are Special!